Inspired by Greek street paper Shedia, Invisible Edinburgh has found a way to reveal the hidden corners beyond the castle and Princes Street.
The unconventional project will reveal a different side to Auld Reekie by employing homeless and formerly homeless people as their tour guides. Each guide will offer a different theme – from ‘Crime and Punishment’ to ‘Community Sport’ and ‘Food in the City’ – but all the stories will be filtered through the tour guides’ experiences of Edinburgh whilst homeless.
Tour Guides by Homeless to Reveal the Hidden Corners
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